This work reveals the potential for applying network concepts and indicators in research on industry structure, firm strategy, and public policy, reflecting the belief that some of the most important analytical and policy questions related to networks must consider the perspective of industry and sectoral systems rather than the perspective of the individual organization. The first part of the book discusses concepts and measurements of networks. The second part examines the structure and features of various types of networks across different sectoral and scientific domains. The final two chapters introduce public policy aspects, and use ICT as a case study sector in which to examine policies favoring networks of research and of diffusion. Some specific chapter topics include research and partnership networks within the European pharmaceutical industry, knowledge search and strategic alliance in the electronics industry, and multi-applicant inventors in the European biotechnology industry. The audience for the book includes postgraduate students in the field of innovation, industrial economics, and strategy, in addition to researchers and policymakers. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)